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Board legalizes existing deck and basement work at 4 Island View Place
Summary
The Zoning Board approved variances to legalize an existing deck and basement at 4 Island View Place, citing lot shape and preexisting nonconformities; the applicant agreed to make the deck conform to building code requirements (noncombustible materials where required).
Architect Mike McCann told the board the owner bought the home unaware of an illegal basement and deck and sought relief to legalize the existing conditions rather than remove them. McCann said the deck sits on an odd‑shaped lot and much of the nonconformity predated the current owner.
Board members asked about impervious surface calculations and whether parts of the deck would require noncombustible construction near property lines; staff and the applicant acknowledged additional building‑code work will be required when the owner submits the building permit. A motion to grant the variances to legalize the deck and basement work carried on roll call and the board approved the application.
